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The head of the broadcasting regulator has been accused of a conflict of
interest over his application to become the next director-general of the BBC.

Two members of the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee called on Ed
Richards to explain why he did not step aside from issues affecting the BBC
until the day after the deadline for applications.

Mr Richards, chief executive of Ofcom and the bookies’ favourite to replace
Mark Thompson, applied for the job at the last minute despite being
identified as a strong contender several months earlier.